A Texas-Themed Shindig in the Hamptons
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1/21Photography by Doug YoungGuest Scott Alexander’s ostrich Lucchese cowboy boots, handmade in Texas, set the tone for the party.Photography by Doug YoungGuest Scott Alexander’s ostrich Lucchese cowboy boots, handmade in Texas, set the tone for the party.
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2/21Photography by Doug YoungStoneware labels from Target stand ready for the buffet.
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3/21Photography by Doug YoungPhotography by Doug Young
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4/21Photography by Doug YoungWith all the decor, Liu explains, “I wanted to channel various shades of blue and white, the colors you find in both Texas and the Hamptons.”Photography by Doug YoungWith all the decor, Liu explains, “I wanted to channel various shades of blue and white, the colors you find in both Texas and the Hamptons.”
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5/21Photography by Doug YoungEach guest received a set of notecards embossed with a horseshoe.
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6/21Photography by Doug YoungThe Woodard Furniture dining table was lined with bunches of daisies in Mason jars.Photography by Doug YoungThe Woodard Furniture dining table was lined with bunches of daisies in Mason jars.
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7/21Photography by Doug YoungLiu’s friend and guest Heather Wiese Alexander, who owns the stationery company Bell’Invito, designed the event’s paper goods, including the boot-shaped menus and the sacks containing Wallace’s Taos flatware for each place setting.Photography by Doug YoungLiu’s friend and guest Heather Wiese Alexander, who owns the stationery company Bell’Invito, designed the event’s paper goods, including the boot-shaped menus and the sacks containing Wallace’s Taos flatware for each place setting.
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9/21Photography by Doug YoungTexas caviar, a salad that includes black-eyed peas, “brings good luck,” says Liu. “And it’s a fun way to incorporate vegetables.”Photography by Doug YoungTexas caviar, a salad that includes black-eyed peas, “brings good luck,” says Liu. “And it’s a fun way to incorporate vegetables.”
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12/21Photography by Doug YoungA variety of meats were served, including brisket from TownLine BBQ in Sagaponack and mesquite-smoked peppered beef tenderloin from Perini Ranch in Buffalo Gap, Texas.Photography by Doug YoungA variety of meats were served, including brisket from TownLine BBQ in Sagaponack and mesquite-smoked peppered beef tenderloin from Perini Ranch in Buffalo Gap, Texas.
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13/21Photography by Doug YoungPork ribs from TownLine BBQ slathered in Stubb’s BBQ sauce, a condiment made in Texas for the past 50 years.Photography by Doug YoungPork ribs from TownLine BBQ slathered in Stubb’s BBQ sauce, a condiment made in Texas for the past 50 years.
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14/21Photography by Doug YoungMary Ellen Young and Heather Wiese Alexander chat by the pool.
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15/21Photography by Doug YoungA true Texas shindig isn’t complete without Shiner Bock beer.
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16/21Photography by Doug YoungScott Alexander fills up his plate at the buffet.
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17/21Photography by Doug YoungGuests tore into Frito pie, a bag of Fritos stuffed with a heaping pile of bean-less chili and topped off with shredded cheddar cheese. “Frito pie is comfort food at its finest,” say Liu. “Every Texan knows this is something you bring out only for special occasions.”Photography by Doug YoungGuests tore into Frito pie, a bag of Fritos stuffed with a heaping pile of bean-less chili and topped off with shredded cheddar cheese. “Frito pie is comfort food at its finest,” say Liu. “Every Texan knows this is something you bring out only for special occasions.”
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18/21Photography by Doug YoungAmy Opsal brings out a tray of sliced watermelon.
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19/21Photography by Doug YoungDessert included pecan pie Liu had shipped from Goode Company in Houston (“The presentation is so gorgeous, I often give pies as gifts”).Photography by Doug YoungDessert included pecan pie Liu had shipped from Goode Company in Houston (“The presentation is so gorgeous, I often give pies as gifts”).
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20/21Photography by Doug YoungEmpty plates and Fritos bags littered the table, even though second and third helpings were still to come.Photography by Doug YoungEmpty plates and Fritos bags littered the table, even though second and third helpings were still to come.
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21/21Photography by Doug YoungGuests also received dark chocolate horseshoes from Li-Lac Chocolates as party favors.Photography by Doug YoungGuests also received dark chocolate horseshoes from Li-Lac Chocolates as party favors.
This article appears in the August-1 2018 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).